A man escaped Saltwater crocodile In Queensland, Australia, it grabbed his leg and tried to pull him into the river, stabbing an animal with a knife.
This 60-year-old man was taken to the hospital, where he underwent surgery due to his injuries. ABC report.
According to the broadcaster, the man was fishing by a river in northern Queensland when his bait was stuck in a tree. When he tried to untie the bait from the branch, the crocodile grabbed his leg and tried to pull him into the water.
The man grabbed a branch and reached for a knife. He stabbed the crocodile, and the crocodile let him go. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
The Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) said it is investigating reports of crocodile attacks along the Mcivor River. DES tells Weekly newspaper It is expected that there will be an update on the crocodile situation soon.
According to local news website TropicNow, the attack occurred about a week ago. A DES spokesperson told the website that this is a big crocodile. “One of our rangers just met [the victim],” said the spokesperson. “It’s big… big… it’s really lucky that that person is alive. “
As we all know, the area of Queensland where the man was attacked is a habitat for crocodiles.
Although there are relatively few attacks on humans, DES recommends that people take precautions when they are close to rivers and waterways. “Just because you can’t see alligators, it doesn’t mean that there are no alligators nearby. Alligators can stay underwater for more than an hour,” DES said. “Even the big crocodile can be completely hidden in knee-deep water.”
In October, DES announced that it had captured a 14-foot saltwater crocodile They have been feeding near a local swimming spot popular with children. After missing a few calves in the area, the authorities issued an alarm about their potential existence-people thought the crocodiles had eaten them.
Crocodile is protected According to Australian law, it is illegal to hurt or kill them. If it is deemed dangerous and there is no other choice, permission is sometimes given to trap or shoot problem creatures.
The last deadly crocodile attack in Australia occurred in February, when a 69-year-old fisherman was taken from a river in northern Queensland. Andrew Heard’s boat was found capsized and damaged, and a search of the area began. Later, a crocodile was captured and killed, and the authorities found human remains inside.
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